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Zucchini Banana Nut Muffins, 4 points+

July 29, 2011 by DanicasDaily 13 Comments

I think one of my absolute favorite things in life is muffins.  I LOVE muffins because it’s like this perfectly little portions bread made just for you and you don’t have to share if you don’t want to.  You also do not have the entire loaf of bread telling you ~ it’s ok, have another slice, then, another, then, another…

This recipe is inspire by my Brown Sugar Banana Nut Muffins.  The bananas help to make these muffins super moist and add a hint of sweetness so you use less sugar, while the zucchini adds moisture & a fun green color.  I ALWAYS dry roast my walnuts first to because it brings out their rich nutty flavor.  This recipe makes a dense, slightly sweet muffin with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.  If you want it sweeter, feel free to add another 1/4 – 1/2 cup brown sugar.

ZUCCHINI BANANA NUT MUFFINS

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 ripe bananas, smashed
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 cup zucchini, shredded (about 2 medium)
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.  Prepare 2 muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.

3.  Combine the wet ingredients (egg through oil).

4.  Combine the dry ingredients (flour through nutmeg).

5.  Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until combined.  Fold in the zucchini and walnuts.

6.  Scoop a 1/2 cup (I use my ice cream scooper) into each muffin tin.   Fill any unused muffin tin cups with a little water to prevent your pan from burning.

7.  Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Cool on a cooling rack.  Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze.

NOTE ~ May substitute raisins/crasins/dried fruit for walnuts or add both. (may affect points+

Makes 18 Muffins, 4 points+ each

Nutritional information per serving calculated using caloriecount.com

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To FREEZE these muffins, individually wrap in plastic wrap, then, place in a large ziploc bag with 4 points+ & Zucchini Banana Nut Muffins marked on the bag.

Whether you are looking for a way to use up your zucchini or just another tasty way to enjoy banana nut bread, give these muffins a try.

I will be back tomorrow with my thoughts on what helped me LOSE 2.2 LBS  this week and a delicious NEW homemade Gnocchi Recipe.  There is a fantastic pasta making kit giveaway coming up too.

For now, we are off to see Horrible Bosses! I can’t wait!

Night all!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Nikki says

    July 29, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    I love muffins too! I will have to try these ones!

    And funny I lost 2.2lb this week too! Congrats on your loss!

    Reply
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    Gail H. says

    July 30, 2011 at 4:03 am

    Congrats on your weight loss!! How’d ya like the movie? We loved it, but Bridesmaids is still my favorite so far this summer! We’re going to see Cowboys & Aliens tonight! Looking forward to your weekly menu 🙂

    Reply
  3. 3

    Latina Barbi says

    July 30, 2011 at 7:35 am

    I saw Horrible Bosses last week…too funny..have a great time! muah!

    Reply
  4. 4

    sarah@spinach and spice says

    July 30, 2011 at 8:03 am

    yum! I don’t know which to make first (i’m waiting on my two bunches of bananas to ripen).. brown sugar banana nut muffins or these! both look delicious! and great job on the weight loss!

    Reply
  5. 5

    Laurie says

    July 30, 2011 at 8:03 am

    Great job on the weight loss!! Keep up the good work. Let us know about the movie…everything I see in print says one thing and then people who actually sw it say another?

    Reply
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    Noura says

    July 30, 2011 at 8:49 am

    I think I may try these this weekend! I lost .8 this week and achieved my “lifetime” status @ WW! Celebrated by taking an extra Zumba class this morning, gonna cook a chicken & olive tagine for my hubby’s lunch, then indulge in a sea salt caramel brownie!
    Enjoy your weekend & the movie!

    Reply
  7. 7

    Stephanie says

    July 31, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    In the oven right now! They smell delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  8. 8

    Robyn @ Blueberries and Oats says

    July 31, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    HUGE congrats on the weight loss!
    Those muffins look delicious!
    How was Horrible Bosses? I really want to see that!

    Reply
  9. 9

    DanicasDaily says

    August 2, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Hi Gail, laurie & Robyn,

    OMG ~ It was sooooo funny! Horrible Bosses is definitely going on our list of favorite movies. You have to see it.

    Danica

    Reply
  10. 10

    DanicasDaily says

    August 2, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Noura,

    WTG on the loss and on achieving lifetime!!! I am so proud of you and glad you celebrated too!

    You are such an inspiration!

    Danica

    Reply
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    Debby says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:00 am

    I’m a bad commenter. I read, I love, sometimes I even salivate. I do a lot of copy and paste. It’s kind of like a blog version of wham bam thank you ma’am! I gotta quit that.

    Let me say that I save your blog for last, so sometimes, when I get to it, there are 10-20 of them to read. I go into a frenzy of cut and paste. I love your recipes because they contain simple, healthy, ingredients.

    These zucchini muffins and the corn cakes. Whole wheat flour. Awesome. You rarely see that on other blogs. I love that I could make this muffin and enjoy something sweet with my coffee, but still know it’s actually not going to kill me.

    Thank you Danica, I appreciate your blog!

    Reply
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    Emily @ A Cambridge Story says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Hi – I found that another blog had been lifting content from my site. I googled a few sentences from other posts to see if they, too, had been copied and found your blog.

    http://fitforthehealthofit.blogspot.com/2011/08/zucchini-banana-nut-muffins-ww-4.html

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      DanicasDaily says

      September 23, 2011 at 9:22 am

      Hi Emily,

      Thanks for letting me know. I couldn’t access the website since it is by invite only.

      Danica

      Reply

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures around the world.

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